National Fitness Foundation

What do Olympians eat before their big competition? Check out Lee Kiefer and Jesse Grupper’s pre-competition meals! Lee Kiefer prefers lean protein and rice while Jesse Grupper likes salmon and noodles.

On this , we honor KEEN Los Angeles! For over ten years, KEEN Los Angeles has been dedicated to serving youth ages 5-21 with registered disabilities. KEEN Los Angeles offers a wide range of sports activities throughout the year, including basketball, tennis, swimming, dance, yoga, and so much more! KEEN activities are hosted in various thriving neighborhoods in Los Angeles, such as Echo Park, Silverlake, Koreatown, and Montebello. KEEN’s mission is to create a safe and inclusive environment for all children, regardless of the nature or severity of their abilities. Thank you KEEN Los Angeles!

Only a couple days until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games begin! Did you know these facts about these amazingly talented women who are competing this year?

! Today we highlight PeacePlayers US. PeacePlayers believes that basketball has the power to be a catalyst for change. Systemic inequity among BIPOC in the United States breeds a lack of opportunity and community divisions. PeacePlayers is developing a global movement of young leaders who are using the game of basketball to bridge divides, create equitable opportunities, and to build more peaceful societies. Thank you PeacePlayers US for all that you do!

Every child has the right to play sports, but not every child has the ability to, due to barriers like cost, safety, ability level, and discrimination. Developed by the Aspen Institute Sport & Society Program through its Project Play initiative, with a working group of human rights and sports policy experts, the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports identifies eight rights to ensure all youth have the opportunity to develop as people through sports. To read more on this visit the link in our bio

I think most of us know that physical activity is good for us, but did you know that it has all these additional benefits for prevention of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer? Check out the link in our bio for some specific data points from Sports Medicine & Health Science 

Adventures Without Limits (AWL) strives to provide opportunity and adventure for all people, regardless of their ability levels, socio-economic status, gender, ethnicity or age. AWL specializes in working with individuals with disabilities to find adaptive solutions for a range of activities. AWL is committed to creating a safe community for folks to learn new skills, build confidence, make social connections, overcome obstacles, and enjoy the beautiful natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Thank you AWL for all that you do!

July is National Grilling month AND National Picnic month! Here are some ways you can incorporate summer fruits and vegetables into your backyard BBQ recipes!

Happy Independence Day from the NFF!

Meet Jack & Elaine LaLanne, the “godfather” and “first lady” of fitness! Register for a world record event on July 12 to honor their legacy at the link in our bio

Yes! Thank you The Y for bringing attention to the positive impact of sport!

Should You Encourage Your Child to Play Sports? Should You Encourage Your Child to Play Sports? copy Research consistently shows that involvement in sports can significantly benefit children in numerous ways, from improving physical health to boosting mental and emotional well-being to developing social skills. Whether it’s soccer, baseball, gy...

Happy ! Ole Miss Sports Nutrition believes each student-athlete has different needs. Ole Miss Sports Nutrition uses individualized nutrition education, counseling, and personalized meal/hydration guides to their student-athletes. The Ole Miss Sports Nutrition assesses student-athletes dietary intake and provides recommendations to assist with reducing nutrition-related health or performance issues. The sports dietitian is an integral member of the Ole Miss athletics department, working as part of a team alongside coaches, operations directors, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, physicians and sports psychologists. Thank you Ole Miss Sports Nutrition!

It’s National Childhood Obesity Week, and now more than ever we need obesity prevention and health promotion! The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s “Healthy People 2030” Objectives aim for a reduction of childhood obesity from 20% to 15% by the year 2030. How can this be accomplished? By creating a culture of health and wellness through promoting nutritious foods, physical activity, and ensuring equitable access to both!

Beyond Sport invests in organizations, programs and networks that use sport to positively impact communities globally. The foundation believes that when used with intention, sport can provide effective solutions to the most complex issues of our time. Working in collaboration with sport for social change leaders around the world, its broad range of programs and partnerships address everything from youth mental wellbeing to ensuring underserved populations have access to movement and play to using sport to educate on inclusion, health and equity. Since 2008, the organization has provided over $9.5 million in grants to 384 initiatives across 75 countries in addition to in-depth capacity building support.

Great reminders from our friends at The Fit Kids Foundation

“You can’t separate peace from freedom, because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.”- Malcolm X Happy Juneteenth to all from the NFF!

In April of 2022, Sarah Shulze passed away. Sarah’s life, love, and wonderful heart are the foundation of our hope for the future of The Sarah Shulze Foundation. The Foundation will carry Sarah’s legacy forward, supporting and fighting for the causes dearest to her: Mental Health, Student Athletics and Women’s Rights. Sarah’s community of family, friends and other passionate individuals are resolved that The Sarah Shulze Foundation will make a difference in the world and have a positive impact on the lives of others. Thank you Sarah Shulze Foundation for all that you do!

As we celebrated the Dads in our lives yesterday, let’s not forget to also celebrate men’s health month! Go to the link in our bio for comprehensive resources on everything from fitness to health screenings to mental health resources for all the men we know and love.

We are one month out from the Jack LaLanne Jumping Jack Challenge! The NFF is getting ready….but we need YOU to join us in breaking a world record! Register and join at the link in our bio!

Happy ! Today we honor Alston for Athletes (AFA). AFA is a family foundation dedicated to providing mental health resources to athletic directors, coaches, and student-athletes. They are fully committed to the mental development for the future generation of student-athletes.​ AFA recently got a bill signed in Maryland that requires coaches to complete mental health training to equip them to recognize signs of mental health issues or behavior distress in their student-athletes. Marcus Alston founded AFA in September of 2019 with one major goal: he didn’t want student athletes to go through what he endured without a support system. He built a team of motivated individuals to help spread the message of promoting emotional, and mental well-being. Thank you AFA!

It’s National Great Outdoors Month! How will you get outside and enjoy nature this month? From a walk in the park to a swim in the ocean, tell us in the comments!

Happy National Running Day! Check out the link in bio to learn more about not only the physical, but mental health benefits of running.

Happy ! The Green Sports Alliance was conceived and founded by Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Inc. and the Natural Resources Defense Council. The Green Sports Alliance strives to leverage the cultural & market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we work, live and play. They believe the sports sector, with its global appeal and influential reach, has the power to drive significant environmental change. Thank you Green Sports Alliance for all your hard work!

Sure to be an amazing discussion!

If you’re a coach, mark your calendars! Register for an Health.gov webinar on June 25 — you’ll get tips from us and other coaching experts to help you impact young athletes and teach them important life skills. The webinar – Coaching Youth Sports: Tips to Keep Kids in The Game – will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. EST.

Learn more about the webinar, which includes NAYS Executive Director John Engh, in our latest blog post: https://www.nays.org/coaches-register-now-for-a-youth-sports-webinar

And you can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p4R5GwPpSsizRvnkFf5GEQ #/registration